The Orosuen of Okere-Urhobo Kingdom in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State, His Royal Majesty, Sir Emmanuel Ono Okumagba (JP), Okumgaba II who ascended the throne on November 16, 2020, has joined his ancestors.
Okumagba’s death was announced by the Otata of Okere-Urhobo Kingdom, Chief Gold Eburu, a retired Brigadier-General in the Nigerian Army during a press briefing held today, Sunday, July 17, at the Orosuen Palace with the chiefs of the kingdom in attendance.
According to the Otata, “Okumagba II had travelled to join his ancestors”.
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He added that the Council of Chiefs has directed that in line with the customs and traditions of Okere-Urhobo Kingdom; no ceremonies such as burials, marriages and others should take place in the kingdom until the celebrations of the final rites of the monarch which will be announced later.
He appealed to all residents in the kingdom to remain peaceful and law-abiding.
His Royal Majesty, Sir Emmanuel Ono Okumagba (JP), Okumgba II succeeded former Professor of Sociology at Delta State University, Abraka, HRM Prof. Paul Oghenero Okumagba, Idama II, who joined his ancestors in July 2019.